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Take a break from work: watch a trailer… Crazy Mel Gibson is crazy. “Hangin’ on the cross or bangin’ in the nails”? *snort* Hey, not only did Martin Campbell direct Casino Royale, he also directed the 1985 British TV miniseries Edge of Darkness, of which this is a remake and — obviously — a truncation. … more…
There were so many crappy, cheesy, dumb, and otherwise worthy of an oh-no! DVDs this week that I can’t resist pointing them out. What is it about Halloween that inspires people to make really really stupid movies? In the vein of spoof cinema like Austin Powers and the Scary Movie franchise, Stan Helsing lampoons contemporary … more…
Following on from this QOTD last week, and as suggested by reader Accounting Ninja: Does the Hollywood stereotype of the alpha-dog action hero hurt men? Does it promote male-on-male violence? Does it do a disservice to real men by promoting unrealistic expectations of male behavior and attitudes? (If you have a suggestion for a QOTD, … more…
In the Year of the Gloved One 50, which was also called in the old calendar 2009, the people of the town of London came unto Michael with much wailing and despair. “Michael!” they beseeched Him. “Bestow upon us Your awesomeness. Bestow upon us the wisdom of Your spirit, and telleth us once again how Billie Jean is not Your lover and the kid is not Your son, for we long to be reassured. Giveth unto us 50 shows, one for each year of Your beneficence.”
Okay, I know it’s gonna be stupid, and I know ABC is gonna jerk us around by airing the first four episodes and then pulling the show till next year, but I can’t help it — I’m psyched. Spectacular in some ways, but that is so not New York City. Hmm, could it be, I … more…
The little horror movie that could just keeps on keeping on: 1. Paranormal Activity: $21.1 million (2nd week in wide release; more than doubled its number of screens; up 8%) 2. Saw VI: $14.1 million (NEW) 3. Where the Wild Things Are: $14 million (2nd week; drops 57%) 4. Law Abiding Citizen: $12.4 million (2nd … more…
Take a break from work: watch a trailer… Two questions: What’s with the phony Southern accents? (It really doesn’t suit Cameron Diaz.) And is it just me, or does James Marsden simply not look right without that Cyclops eyewear? From the director of Donnie Darko? Okay, fair enough. But let us not forget that Richard … more…
In 1958, Billy Meier predicted the Iraq Wars, AIDS and global warming. Is it the biggest hoax or the most important story in human history? You’ll find the startling answer in this remarkable, true-life story about how a young Swiss boy’s meetings with extra-terrestrials would eventually lead him through dozens of countries, meeting many famous … more…
As suggested by reader Jester, and as framed by Amy Tuteur, MD, at Open Salon: When did B movie starlets become medical experts? Tuteur writes: Ricki Lake is evidently an expert on childbirth, Jenny McCarthy is an expert on immunology, and Susan [sic] Somers is an expert on chemotherapy (in the immortal words of Orac … more…
Oh, the only reason to watch Castle is for Nathan Fillion, and there was extra reason tonight: his Halloween costume. From the ep: Castle’s daughter: What exactly are you supposed to be? Castle: Space cowboy. Castle’s daughter: Okay, A, there are no cows in space, B, didn’t you wear that like five years ago? Castle: … more…
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